As it turned out, a private debt collector contracted by the city, Ray Klein Inc. or Professional Credit Services, tried to garnish the DeWitts' bank accounts to pay off that old water bill.

is your neighborhood reporter San Patricio and Aransas County. PORTLAND, Texas — Portland city officials are taking action as they move forward with water and wastewater fees. “Ordinance ...

Next month, the Portland Water Bureau is adding a 3% additional charge if you have autopay set up on your bill with a credit or debit card. In a letter sent to customers this week, the Portland ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in Lubbock to sign a historic $20 billion water infrastructure investment bill. Here's what you ...

Portland family asking for city’s help after receiving $17,000 water bill Toggle header content Video A North Portland family is dealing with a $17,000 water bill and they’re looking to the ...

Why is my water bill so high in Texas? According to a 2024 Forbes evaluation, “Americans pay an average of $429.33 per month for their utility bills,” or 10% of their annual incomes.

Why is my water bill so high in Texas? According to a 2024 Forbes evaluation, “Americans pay an average of $429.33 per month for their utility bills,” or 10% of their annual incomes.

What then remained was a slim envelope, an official letter from the Portland Water Bureau, telling the family who live in the modest North Portland home that they owed the city $17,281.57 by March 21.

Multiple North Texas cities warning residents about fake water bill scam Officials say the scam sends residents to a site posing as a city website where they ask for their money. To stream WFAA on ...

Despite limited revenue streams, BES and the Portland Water Bureau have an estimated $47.5 billion worth of combined assets, which accounts for nearly 70 percent of the city’s total inventory of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A North Portland family is dealing with a $17,000 water bill and they’re looking to the city for help. The family told KOIN 6 News they moved back to the home to help ...

In other news, on Wednesday, the Portland City Council approved a rate hike for water of 8.1%. Because Portland bills for drinking water, stormwater, and sewer charges collectively, the combined ...